Writer Herman Koch has Parkinson's disease: 'I have already gotten used to it a bit'

Koch, known for his work on the show Jiskefet and the bestseller Het diner, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease after experiencing balance issues. Initially shocked by the diagnosis, he has since adjusted and feels mentally better with medication, although walking remains challenging. He also revealed living with metastatic prostate cancer since 2024, which he discusses in his book Ga je erover schrijven?.